Crude Oil Prices Rise Over 1% Amid Concerns Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia

Crude oil prices rose over one percent today as investors continued to keep watch for US sanctions on Russia that may affect global supplies.
 
Brent Crude was trading 1.36 per cent higher at 71 dollars and 32 cents per barrel, while WTI Crude was also up 1.49 per cent at 69 dollars and 47 cents per barrel, when reports last came in.